Casey’s is inviting its customers to “make an impact on school children’s lives through the annual Cash for Classrooms campaign. In partnership with Coca-Cola, Casey’s aims to raise $1 million to support K-12 public and nonprofit private schools in Casey’s communities,” the retailer said in a press release.
Throughout August, guests at Casey’s stores can round up at the register, purchase Coca-Cola products and donate at checkout in the Casey’s app to raise funds for grants that enhance education and strengthen communities.
“Students and teachers are at the heart of the communities we serve every day,” said Katie Petru, Casey’s director of communications and community. “Through the incredible generosity of our guests, team members and partners, we’re proud to support education programs and schools who share our passion for education and creating opportunities for students. Service is at the core of who we are at Casey’s, and we’re honored to help build stronger futures through these grants.”
Casey’s said that since it began in 2020, the Cash for Classrooms program has awarded more than 400 grants totaling nearly $5 million including $1.5 million in direct contributions from Casey’s. Last year, schools across 17 Midwestern and Southern states received 80 grants totaling $900,000.
The money raised directly funds individual grants of up to $50,000 for physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives in Casey’s communities.
Recent examples of Cash for Classrooms grants in action include Leavenworth Senior High School in Kansas, which used its $25,000 grant to update its culinary space, fostering its students’ passion for culinary arts in a safe and sanitary environment. Meanwhile, Perryville Elementary in Arkansas expanded its playground with accessible features for students with disabilities to enjoy structured physical activities with its $24,921 grant.
In other recent Casey’s news, earlier this summer the former Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, was renamed the Casey’s Center. The venue had been known by its previous name since it opened in 2005. Arena concessions stands will now offer Casey’s snacks and pizza, and one of the venue’s foodservice locations is now a Casey’s Grab & Go.